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MEP Anderson hosts Sporting Bodies in Brussels

Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson is hosting a two day funding
information visit at the European Parliament in Brussels by a 25 strong
delegation comprised of senior personnel from the three major sporting
codes in the North.

Martina Anderson said:

“I am pleased to be hosting this delegation representing the
three major sporting codes in the North of Ireland. County Board
representatives from Ulster GAA, Ulster Rugby and the IFA will be joined by
Colin McKendry from Coleraine FC and Sean Barrett, Derry City FC.

“The delegation will meet with senior officials from the
European Commission including Yves le Lostecque – Head of the Sports Unit, DG
EAC, Luciano di Fonzo: Implementation of Sports Programs and Deborah Mash, EU
Sports Platform as well as Heidi-Beth Hudson from the OFMdFM Executive Office
in Brussels.

“They will also meet with the European Sports Network based in
Brussels to discuss funding opportunities for sporting organisations in the
next EU funding period: 2014 -2020.

“I am delighted to be able to facilitate this delegation and
hopefully assist the sporting bodies to gain access to resources that up until
now they may not have been aware of. Sport contributes to so many aspects of
life in the community not least to a healthy lifestyle. If I can help in
identifying additional resources that will enable sporting bodies to reach more
people and expand their programmes I will continue do all I can to facilitate
them.